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Volcker rule to pummel US energy industry: IHS
The so-called 'Volcker rule', if carried out the way regulators have proposed, will make it more difficult for the US energy industry to access risk management services, harming oil and gas producers, refiners and utilities, according to a study released…
New US EPA rules seek to dethrone old King Coal
Regulators are turning up the heat on US utilities with a pair of tough new air-quality rules likely to hasten the demise of older coal-fired plants. Alexander Osipovich examines the implications
Middle distillates to strengthen on supply constraints?
Diesel and heating oil prices have risen on the back of crude oil gains this year, but they also have some unique supply and demand issues to consider, finds Jay Maroo
Low US natural gas prices stir hedging talk
As the boom in North American shale gas production continues to feed an oversupplied market, US natural gas prices sank to 10-year lows last week. Gas consumers are taking a serious look at seizing the opportunity to lock in prices — but remain hesitant…
DME chief executive to step down
Thomas Leaver will depart from his role as chief executive officer of the Dubai Mercantile Exchange
US energy firms lagging in Dodd-Frank readiness: survey
Two-thirds of upstream US energy companies have done nothing to comply with new regulations imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act, according to a new survey
Icap Energy acquires European biofuels broker
Icap Energy announce acquisition of biofuels broker Sun Commodities
Trading positions: March 2012
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Fuel oil prices seen remaining high
Prices for fuel oil, historically one of the least profitable parts of the crude barrel, are close to all-time highs.
Aviation allowances begin trading under EU ETS but outlook mixed
Carbon market analysts are cautious about the potential introduction of a range of European aviation allowances, which will have far-reaching implications for the market, finds Gillian Carr
Singapore commodity derivatives regulation set for overhaul
Financial authorities in Singapore have recommended consolidating the oversight of all commodity derivatives and futures to one regulatory body, as part of a proposed broader move to regulate the country's derivatives market in line with international…
EU ETS set-aside takes another step forward
The European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy has voted for the use of a set-aside under the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme
US energy firms fear Dodd-Frank ‘swap dealer’ definition as decision looms
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is approaching a key point in the process of writing rules to implement the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill: its final definition of the terms 'swap dealer' and 'major swap participant'. Energy firms…
Doubts raised over US Department of Energy CRO proposal
An independent consultant hired by the White House to assess the US Department of Energy’s loan programmes in the wake of the Solyndra bankruptcy has advised the agency to hire a corporate-style chief risk officer and beef up its risk-management…
Refiners step up hedging activity
Refineries in Europe have stepped up their hedging activity in recent months as they take advantage of a recovery in margins, market participants say
IETA concern over set-aside implementation
The International Emissions Trading Association believes market credibility in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme could come under threat if a set-aside scheme is implemented
Energy trading system provider Brady acquires Navita, Syseca
Technology provider Brady will be expanding its presence in energy trading and risk management technology through the purchase of Navita Systems and Syseca
Trading positions - people moves in energy risk management
Energy Risk catches up with the latest appointments, promotions and departures in global commodity markets
Remit guidance requires more specific definitions
Acer guidance on Remit needs to contain clearer definitions of market manipulation and insider trading, and could cause serious liquidity problems, say market experts. By Ellen Davis
Africa leads the trend towards fuel subsidies removal
As more African countries remove fossil fuel subsides, an increase in downstream investment is expected. Jay Maroo lookes at whether other oil producers may now follow suit.
Neviaski named as CEO at GDF Suez Trading
Edouard Neviaski will begin his role as chief executive at GDF Suez Trading
US natural gas price rally set to be short-lived: analysts
Planned production cuts by US natural gas firms will not be enough to keep natural gas prices supported this year, and analysts say that record storage levels and mild weather could push New York Mercantile Exchange Henry Hub prices below $2 per million…
Obama announces intent for Sieminski to head US EIA
US President Barack Obama has announced his plan to nominate Deutsche Bank's Adam Sieminski as head of the Energy Information Administration
Whitehead replaces Neviaski at SG CIB
New global head of commodities at Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking (SG CIB)